Alto saxophonist Charlie Parker played in many swing bands as a young musician, including those of Jay McShann and Earl Hines. After drummer Jo Jones threw a cymbal at him for playing badly, Parker began to practice obsessively. The style he developed combined lyricism with an unmatched command of harmony and technique. He was soon highly imitated by musicians in the 40s, and to this day jazz musicians study his approach. Many of his compositions are considered jazz standards, including “Confirmation,” “Moose the Mooche,” and “Billie’s Bounce.”